The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

[nammynake]

JEA1K said:

Just ordered a pair of these http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/race38-c23 ... 38mm carbon clinchers. Large enough profile for some aero benefit ... small enough profile that my Mrs won't notice them on the bike.

Been looking at those too - could you report back once you've ridden them please?

[Matt_N]

JEA1K said:

Just ordered a pair of these http://www.wheelsmith.co.uk/race38-c23 ... 38mm carbon clinchers. Large enough profile for some aero benefit ... small enough profile that my Mrs won't notice them on the bike.

What hubs do they come on?

Unless I'm being blind I can't see it listed.

[Rolls]

with wheelsmith you specify what hubs you want!
He built my Enve's on CK hubs, and i've got a 50mm rear with alloy braking track laced onto a powertap :-)

Very helpful chap too - highly recommended!

[JEA1K]

nammynake said:

Been looking at those too - could you report back once you've ridden them please?

I certainly will do, they should be here within 2 weeks. I've actually bored myself reading about various wheels ... pro's cons, weight vs aero but have come to the conclusion that these will suit my riding well.

Unfortunately I won't receive them in time for either sportives I'm doing (85 mile Sunday and 100 mile next weekend) which is a shame as they're both on local roads I train on.

Matt_N said:

What hubs do they come on?

Unless I'm being blind I can't see it listed.

I've gone for the Wheelsmith branded own hubs. They're probably something like Novotech ... will see how they wear though the summer and might swap for a better hub in the future.

[Justin S]

Another gear hanger purchaser here for the Jeckyll. Also some Endura baggy shorts, a 22 mm Cone spanner and a small pot of sealant for my backpack.

[Disco You]

Defeet arm warmers in black: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-armskins-arm-warmer...

They arrived today and I am very impressed with them, they seem really nice. I'll report back after I use them.

[Saddle bum]

47p2 said:

A couple of spare rear mech hangers

I've notices as my bikes get older the obscure spare parts dry up and are almost impossible to buy, so rather than have a bike hanging in the garage broken I am starting to collect a few spare parts that may be difficult to obtain in a few years time

For hangers:

Try here:

[jamiebae]

Ordered a Hamax seat for my son, some Cinelli toe straps, DHB glasses and some tube patches from Wiggle. The order was processed on Wednesday and arrived yesterday, which is seriously impressive as I live in Switzerland! Unfortunately DHL destroyed the packaging and re-packed it, so the toe straps and patches are missing so it's time to see if their customer service is as good as their delivery...

[Chocolate Teapot]

Just got a KS supernatural 272 dropper post of ebay, not really sure why I need it yet but I was running out of things to upgrade.

[Johnny]

Heads up for those who may be needing a new lid...


Kask Vertigos are selling for £114.80 on Sport Pursuit at the moment

[tuffer]

A better pump and an armchair:

[TKF]

Same price on Wiggle. And you don't have to wait 17wks for delivery.

eta Kask Vertigo

Edited by TKF on Saturday 26th April 17:55

[Ponk]

Just about to click buy on a set of wheels from PH's favourite eBay shop. Anyone bought a set recently?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/700C-50mm-25-width-light...

I had a wade through the search but couldn't find anything recent.

[Matt_N]

Ponk said:

Just about to click buy on a set of wheels from PH's favourite eBay shop. Anyone bought a set recently?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/700C-50mm-25-width-light...

I had a wade through the search but couldn't find anything recent.

I think the verdict is still a little bit out there on CF clinchers, some of the best regarded are the Farsports ones though with the basalt braking surface.

My mate has had a few Chinese clinchers in the LBS and has found some nasties, odd length spokes, as in they've fitted whatever they seem to have lying around and nipples without washers too which is a better way to build a wheel with no eyelets.

[Ponk]

Matt_N said:

Ponk said:

Just about to click buy on a set of wheels from PH's favourite eBay shop. Anyone bought a set recently?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/700C-50mm-25-width-light...

I had a wade through the search but couldn't find anything recent.

I think the verdict is still a little bit out there on CF clinchers, some of the best regarded are the Farsports ones though with the basalt braking surface.

My mate has had a few Chinese clinchers in the LBS and has found some nasties, odd length spokes, as in they've fitted whatever they seem to have lying around and nipples without washers too which is a better way to build a wheel with no eyelets.

I spotted the farsports clinchers but could only find US websites and was a little reluctant to take that bigger leap of faith!

Wheel build is a concern but my friendly LBS have said they are happy to check them over for me. It's a shame it's so difficult to differentiate the different sellers. Some appear to have a pretty good reputation, especially in the US.

[Matt_N]

If I were going to order some I'd try and get them direct from Farsports, my mate has been quoted by them at around £220ish for a pair of rims, I'd then get them built up on my hubs of choice at the LBS.

[JEA1K]

I was looking at Farsports but no one responded to my emails so I was reluctant to send them any money. I then received an auto response saying that their email server was down ...

They actually didn't seem that good value ... I'm pretty sure they worked out around $600 so with import duty it was over £400. I suppose the thing that put me off was having to return them if I had an issue so ended up ordering the Wheelsmith wheelset.

I suppose at just over £300 these are probably worth a punt.

[IN51GHT]

tuffer said:

bakerstreet said:

A Ticket for the Wiggle Magnificat (Short route). I'm doing it with a couple of friends.

Coombe Gibbet:

'Tis a girls climb. Did Dunkery Beacon yesterday, very ouch.

[Matt_N]

JEA1K said:

I was looking at Farsports but no one responded to my emails so I was reluctant to send them any money. I then received an auto response saying that their email server was down ...

They actually didn't seem that good value ... I'm pretty sure they worked out around $600 so with import duty it was over £400. I suppose the thing that put me off was having to return them if I had an issue so ended up ordering the Wheelsmith wheelset.

I suppose at just over £300 these are probably worth a punt.

What do rims Wheelsmith use though?

All the details (20f/24r, Novatec, Sapim CX) look to me that they are Chinese clinchers just with their details on, yet you pay over £700 for them?

[anonymous-user]

Matt_N said:

What do rims Wheelsmith use though?

All the details (20f/24r, Novatec, Sapim CX) look to me that they are Chinese clinchers just with their details on, yet you pay over £700 for them?

Gigantex, it's in their FAQs